Gajendra Singh Khimsar (born 25 December 1957) is an Indian politician and the currently serving Cabinet Minister of the Medical & Health Department in the Government of Rajasthan. He is a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 13th, 14th, 16th from Lohawat and 12th Nagaur.[1] He is Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[citation needed]
Gajendra Singh Khimsar | |
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 Gajendra Singh Khimsar | |
| Cabinet Minister Government of Rajasthan | |
| Assumed office 30 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Kalraj Mishra |
| Chief Minister | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| Preceded by | Parsadi Lal Meena |
| In office 20 December 2013 – 17 December 2018 | |
| Chief Minister | Vasundhara Raje |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| Minister of State Government of Rajasthan | |
| In office 31 May 2004 – 10 December 2008 | |
| Chief Minister | Vasundhara Raje |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kishna Ram Vishnoi |
| Constituency | Lohawat |
| In office 2008–2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Kishna Ram Vishnoi |
| Constituency | Lohawat |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Harendra Mirdha |
| Succeeded by | Habibur Rahaman |
| Constituency | Nagaur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 December 1957 Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Political party | Bhartiya Janta Party |
| Spouse |
Priti Kumari (m. 1982) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Onkar Singh (father) Snehlata Devi (mother) |
| Residence(s) | Khimsar fort, Nagaur |
| Education | B.B.A. |
| Alma mater | University of Western Ontario |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Business |
Early life
editKhimsar was born in 1959 in Khimsar Fort. He completed his schooling at The Doon School and went on to pursue Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Western Ontario, Canada.[2]
Political career
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He is a Member of Legislative Assembly from Lohawat, Rajasthan since 2003.[3] He held responsibilities as Minister of Energy, Govt. of Rajasthan (2003–2008).[4] He was also Minister of Forests, Environment and Sports and Youth Affairs in Second Vasundhara Raje ministry.[5]
Personal life
editFamily
editKhimsar married Priti Kumari on 25 February 1982. They have a son and a daughter.[1]
Sports and business
editKhimsar also represented India at the World Squash Championship. During his college years, he was ranked 28th in the PSA (Professional Squash Association) world rankings. He was also ranked no.2 in Canada and was the finalist of the US and Canadian Open.[6] A Hotelier by profession, the Khimsar Group of Hotels has been recipient of the 'National Grand Heritage Award For Excellence'- the highest recognition conferred upon any heritage property by the Department of Tourism, Government of India.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Rajasthan MP MLA". rajasthanmpmla.com. 5 January 2012. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Gajendra Singh Khimsar". The Times of India.[dead link]
- ^ "परिसीमन के बाद से अब तक जीतते आए हैं गजेंद्र सिंह खींवसर, लोहावट विस क्षेत्र में प्रधान को साथ लेकर चलना है चुनौती". Patrika News (in Hindi). 12 November 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Raje finds space for all". archive.indianexpress.com. 9 December 2003. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "List of State Cabinet Members". rajassembly.nic.in. Archived from the original on 9 October 2001.
- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Market Experts Advice, Recommendations, Information & News by Gajendra Singh Khimsar at Moneycontrol.com". www.moneycontrol.com. Retrieved 18 August 2020.